Hunting with my Boys

We went hunting last night - Well actually we went for a 4-wheeler ride up to the towers up above West Canyon - it was so nice to get out, and Cael had a blast running around and looking for deer :)

Dove Hunt 2011

Last night Layne took us Dove hunting in my dad's fields - oh wow we had a blast. Josh & Travis brought their girls and the kids just ran around like crazy. The doves were flying all over - but no one could seem to hit them - ok I couldn't hit them but the boys could :) It was still fun - I promise I make Cael bath but between the dirt road & the pizza they ate he looks like a dirty little boy!!




So I couldn't hit any flying doves so these other birds flew off of the field and I nailed one of those instead - I don't know who was more shocked me or Layne!!


Josh & Macee

Cael's 1st Day of Preschool!

I have never seen a kid so excited to go to school before! Don't you love the back pack? He wanted one with wheels - he's such a dork already...I can't believe how big he has gotten - he's becoming quite the little man - lately he even opens my car door for me. I love this kid!!
 

Archery Hunt

No we didn't die - I seriously took the summer off - and I haven't been on the computer from the end of June until now and school is starting and it sucks!! We had such a great summer - Cael took swimming lessons, gymnastics, we played, camped and just hung out. It has been great!! Layne has seriously worked his butt off on our yard - pictures to come when it's all finished! Here are some pics of our recent hunting trip to Fairview - we went with Brooke, Josh, Macee & Tyce and Cael had a blast...thank goodness we are going again next weekend because he was so mad we had to come home - so was Layne :)

Cael & Macee making necklaces....


Josh's Famous Chair - that makes him sleep

Cael's new Bow his dad got him for the hunt - -


Layne doing what he does best...cooking for us!

Cael's First 4-H Practice

So our family decided that since we have so many grandkids that we should have our own 4-H and because the rules at the real 4-H have changed and they were making all of the kids wear helmets this year....so we all figured we could teach the kids what they needed to know about riding horses. So every Monday night we meet and Grandma & Grandpa's for 4-H unless the weather is bad :) Cael had a blast, we all share horses, and we all had dinner. 11 out of the 12 grandkids rode and it was so fun!
Cael on Squirt - he wouldn't look at me
 

Cael Running Barrels
 

Cael & Will riding Missy the Mule
 

Look at all of those horses!!
 

Sand Hollow - Spring Break

For Spring Break we went to Sand Hollow with Layne's Sisters and we had a blast!! Cael played his guts out and it was seriously the best camping! We played in the water, sand & went 4-wheeling - and not to mention the weather was beautiful!! Here are some pics of our fun!!
Playing in the Sand with Caleb....building sand castles
 

Cael & Caleb...

Cael in Casey's "Monster Truck" (T-Rex) he loved it!

Playing in the Water...
 

Our Cute Family!!



This is my favorite - Cael loves his dad! He looks like a "Mini Me!"

Happy Birthday Chopper!

I can't believe Cael is 3 today!! He is growing up so fast, and he seriously gets cuter everyday! He totally got spoiled from everybody this birthday. He had 2 parties and had a blast having all of his cousins there. His new phrase that he says to Layne & I is, "that's not a problem is it?" or "just leave me alone for a minute." He acts like he's 15, I don't know what I'll do when he really is. There is nothing greater though than having him say every morning, "I love you mom." or "have a good day at work." Oh wow, I love him! - he is getting so big! So here are some pics of his birthday fun!

Celebrating together with his cousin Will


Covering his eyes for his present we got him...


Riding his new BIKE! So Serious!


Our 2nd Birthday Party!


Great Grandpa Larsen helping or as Cael calls him Grandpa Ho Ho (because he dresses up like Santa Clause at Christmas time & Cael knows who he is...I have no idea how he figured it out!)

His other present from Layne & I...Baby Chicks...he was so excited! We had some last year but our dog ate them :) And that is all he has talked about!